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ROOSE PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Satur- lay before the Rev. Thomas Watts, Rev P. Phelps, 0. E. Davies, Esq., and J. P. Jones, Esq. TRESPASSING IN SEARCH OF GAME. George Roblin and Joseph Phillips, both of Prendergast, vere charged with trespassing in search of game on the 50th of October, on lands the property of William Fortune, Esq., of Leweston. The defeudants did not appear. Joseph Griffiths, a groom in the service of Mr Fortune, leposed that he saw the defendants beating for game on ands in the occupation of Joseph Mathias. They had hree dogs with them. The defendants were fined X2 each and costs, and in lefault of payment forthwith, were ordered to be im- prisoned in the House of Correction for two calendar months with hard labour. SELLING BEER DURING PROHIBITED HOURS. Dinah Davies, of the Dinas Hotel, Milford, was charged )y P.S. George Evans, with keeping her house open for I She sale of beer at prohibited hours on Sunday, the 2nd instant Martha Uarties, of the Fishguard Arms, Milford, was charged with the same offence. The defendants pleaded guilty, and were ordered to pay a fine of 10s. and costs, amounting altogether to 16s. lljd. 0

HAVERFORDWEST POSTAL REGULATIONS. Postmaster—MR BRYANT EVSNIS. UP MAIL TO LONDON. Box Closes Late letters with addi- Departure 3.50 p.m. j tional stamp, 4.30. j Mail 4.50 p.m. UP MAIL TO THE NORTH. Box Closes | Late letters with addi- Departure of 8.36. a.m. tional stamp, 8.40. Mail 8.50 a.m. 2PIEST DOWN MAIL TO PEMBROKE, PEMBROKE-DOCK, MILFORD &ND IAELAND. Box Closes Late letters with addi- | Departure of 7.50 a.m. tional stamp, 8 a.m. | Mail 8.5 a.m. RCOND DOWN MAIL TO PEMBROKE, &C., &C., AND IRELAND. Box Closes Late letters with addi- Departure of 1.20 p.m. tional stamp, 1.30. Mail 1. 35 ,p.m London Down Mail arrives 8.10 a.m. Letters delivered 9.10 a.m. North Down Mail arrives 1.46 p.m. Letters delivered 6.10 p.m. First Up Mail from Milford, &c., arrives 8.50 a.m. Letters delivered. 9.10 a.m. Second UpMailfrom Milford, &c, arrives 4.55 p.m. Letter sleli vere d 6.10 p.m.

HAVERFORDWEST RACES. The popularity of the Stewards of this meeting is fully acknowledged in the entry to the different Stake's, which took place at the Royal Mariner's Hotel, Haverfordwest, on Saturday evening last (in presence of a numerous sporting fraternity), and which we give in detail, as well as the weight for the Open. The hand of labour is busy Dn the course, and ere the day of battle.' it will be as smooth as a bowling green. THE TOWN PLATE. Captain Ballard's b.c. The Lark, 3 years, Mr O. Smith's b m. Gingerpop, aged. Mr O. Smith's b.g. Gingerbread, aged. Captain Barclay's b.g. Marmion, 5 years. Don J. de Pico's br.g. Cumberland, aged. Mr Mc William's b.g. Gaylad, 5 years. Mr Smith's br.c. Reception, late Reprieve, 4 years Mr W. R. H. Powell's e.g. Biscuit, aged. THE OREN RACE.—HANDICAP. st. lb. Don J. de Pico's br.g. Cumberland 10 12 Mr W. R. H. Powell's e.g. Biscuit. ]0 12 Mr Geo. Smith's b.h. Dreadnaught. 10 6 Mr Yates's c.h. Southampton 10 G Mr Smith's br.c. Reception late Reprieve. 10 0 Mr W. Lewis's b.g. Wings 9 10 Mr O. Smith's br.m. Gingerpop 9 10 Captain Barclay's b.g. Marmion 9 7 THE FARMERS' STAKES. Mr George's b.m, Lucy, 6 years. Mr J. H. Thomas's c.m, Gentle Annie, 4 years. Mr W. Lewis's br.g. Pegasus, 5 years. Mr Bevan's br.g. Venture, 4 years. Mr Greenish's b.m. the Girl in Blue, 5 years. Mr Geo. Thomas's b.m. Freshwater, 5 years. Mr 0 Phillips b.m. Qlliz, 6 years. Mr Morgan's b.m. Jenny Jones, 5years. Mr Nicholas's b.h. Little Wonder, aged.

HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held as the Shire Hall, on Wed- nesday before the Mayor. W. Davies, Esq., Capt. Butler, Rev. James Pbilipps, and T. Rowlands, Esq. ASSAULT ON A WIFE. James Thomas, of Shipman's Lane, was charged with beating his wife, Ann Thomas, on the night of Sunday, the 2nd inst. The complainant (whose face was dreadfully bruised) stated that dhe and the defendant went to a wedding on Sunday, and after drinking together during the afternoon and a portion of the evening, they returned home about nine o'clock. As soon as they entered their own house, the defendant, making use of some vile expressions, knocked her down, and ill-treated her in the most cruel manner. The defendant said that he did shove her, but he did not inflict the bruises which were on her face. The com- plainant was so drunk that she could not tell how she received the injuries. Stephen Williams deposed to seeing the complainant with a quantity of blood over her face, and that she was so much hurt that she was unable to say how the injuries were inflicted. There was also much blood on the floor of the room in which he saw the complainant. Maria Williams stated that she heard cries of' Murder.' proceeding from the defendant's house, and that he used violent language to his wife, which was followed by a blow. On going out to see what had occurred, the defendant refused to let her into the house. The Bench severely animadverted upon the defendant's conduct, and ordered him to be imprisoned in the House of Correction for two calendar months with hard labour, and to pay costs amounting to lis., and in default of pay ment of costs, a distress to be levied, and in default of distress to be further imprisoned for a fortnight., CHABGB OF INFRINGING THE BYE LAWS OF THE BOROUGH. George Summers, a common lodging house keeper, was charged with transgressing the 6th Regulation respecting Lodging Houses in the Borough, which sets fortli I That persons of opposite sexes shall not occupy the same sleeping apartment except husband and wife, or parents and their children under 14, or other, children under 10 years of age; and that two children under eight years of age are to be counted as one adult.' P.C. Morse deposed that when he entered the defendant's house on the 23rd ult. lie found in one apartment two married couples in two beds, and four unmarried militia- men in two other beds. Cornelius Wilton, a lodging-house keeper, of Prendergast was also charged with the same offence. P.C. Morse deposed that on the 26th of October he found in one room at the defendant's house three beds, two or which were occupied by married couples, and in the other there was a woman and two children. In another room there were three beds; and the occupants of these were the defendant's three daughters (the youngest of whom was 18 years of age), two single men, and two married men, whose wives were not at that time with them. Summers was ordered to pay a fine of 10s. and 9s. costs, and Wilton zEl, and 7s costs. DRUNKENNESS AND RIOTOUS CONDUCT. William Lewis was charged with drunkenness and riotous conduct in Barn-street, on the 29th of October. The defendant pleaded guilty, and their Worships fined him 6d., and costs amounting to 6s. The amount was ordered to be paid in a fortnight.

TENBY. On Saturday week the smack Pear),' of Saundersfoot, picked up an empty cask with the brand of a firm at Rotterdam, the letter F painted in white on one of the heads; the cask was picked up off Stackpole. WESLEYAN MISSIONS.—A Missionary Meeting in con- nection with the Wesleyans was held at the chapel, Stepaside, Mr J. Dawkins, of Pembroke, in the chair. The meeting was addressed by the Revs. Osborne, Hulm, and Brewers, Mr S. Codd, of Sageston, and others. The meeting, which was exceedingly interesting, passed off well, the collections at its close being good. ST. ISSELL'S CIlURCH,- We have been frequently asked 'When is St. Issell's Church to be repaired?' Hitherto we have been unable to give any information on the subject. However, we are happy to say the plans have been recived from the architect, and advertisements issued for contracts, which are to be sent in to E. Wilson, Esq., at Uean Castle, before the 1st of December next. So far, so good it is to be hoped that from this point till the final completion, no hitch or hindrance will present itself, the edifice in its present condition (not forgetting the rather recent whitewash and yellow ochre) being not only discreditable as the House of God,' but would be almost so if used as a stable. A collection of clothing and bedding for the Lancashire work-people is being made, towards which contributions are requested. Clothes, old and new, shoes, flannel, blankets, &c., are all acceptable. Materials for clothing are much asked for, especially if cut and prepared for making, as giving employment to the factory girls in the sewing schools. Contributions will be received by Capt. Drummond, Mrs Birkett, Croft Cottage, and at the Library until the 2Uth inst. The Manchester Committee, in their report of the 3rd Novernbe, state that materials for the use of sewing. classes are an invaluable form of aid, as the expense involved in the purchase of materials to be made up is a subject of anxiety to the local com- mittee. THE LANCASHIRE DISTRESS.—In our last week's im- pression we made mention of a Tea Meeting and Bazaar Tree to be held at the Gate House Assembly Roomst on Tuesday, the 18th inst., in aid of the funds for the dis- tressed Lancashire operatives. We have how great plea- sure in informing our readers that Herr Hauptmann and the Choral Society have kindly volunteered their services on the occasion, which will prove a considerable addition to the other attractions of the evening. Herr Hauptmann will play a couple of solos on the violin, and the Society sing some chorusses. As there will not be any programme published, we will give a list of the pieces to be performed in our next. Already the sale of tickets goes on briskly, and the sum derivable from the meeting will doubtless be worthy of the place and object. We have seen in the possession of Mrs Price, the Quay a glass bottle, picked up off Ragwen Point, containing a piece of oiled paper, on which was written as follows:— ''Bremen Brig 'Teutonia.' from Bremen to Quebec, in latitude 45, 43 N., and 49, 15 West longitude. On Bord all well the 28th April, 1861." Seemingly the bottle upwards of eighteen months ago, was thrown into the sea on the Newfoundland Cod Banks, from which it must have been carried, we presume, by the Arctic current into the Gulf of Mexico, from thence to our own shores by the Gulf stream. This is to us another confirmatory evidence of the near approach to Tenby of the Gulf stream, and consequently affords a clue to the almost unequalled mildness of climate enjoyed at Tenby, when compared with the other places of Great Britain. When picked up the bottle was found to be covered with barnacles. ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCILMEN.-On Saturday week the election of Town Councilmen came off at the Town Hall. After a most exciting contest, during which, each would-be-member exerted himself to the utmost, the following were returned as duly elected Mr White 180 Mr Mason 173 Mr T. Rees 150 Mr Gibbs 130 The unsuccessful candidates polled as under:- Mr Stone.. 66 Mr Thomas 9 Mr White, who seemed to have been the popular candi- dale, was serenaded by the Rifle Corps Band, and a pyro- technic display on a small scale followed. As some of his ancestors were mayors of Tenby as early as Henry VI., reign, we welcome his election to municipal honours. THE CHURCHYARD IMPROVEMENT—On Friday week the Committee appointed by the Vestry for the purpose of effecting a purchase and removal of houses surrounding Ten by churchyard met: Present, the Rector of St. Mary's and Churchwardens, Messrs. Mason, Rees, and Smith. They agreed that it was time to report what they had done in furtherance of the object for which they had been called together. They had communicated with all the owners, and in several instances have made them direct offers; and they find them generally willingg to part with their property at what they consider to be a fair price. It appears that about £1500 will purchase the whole row of houses which bound the churchyard on the east side. Of this sum X350 will be required immediately, to secure the houses which ought to be removed to make the im- provements in George street and its approaches complete. The Committee therefore recommend that an effort should be made at once to raise this smaller sum of £ 350. With this sum a considerable portion of the old houses could be removed, and an important beginning made. But in recommending this the Committee strongly urge the importance of keeping the whole design in view, and aiming at its complete accomplishment. They propose to call at an early day on the inhabitants for subscriptions towards this great improvement. They will be glad to receive a subscription either towards the smaller sum to do the first instalment of the larger plan, or a promise of I subscription for the whole plan. They venture to suggest, and to recommend that subscriptions promised for the complete design, say X&, £ 10, MO, or jEM, should, for the convenience of the do paid iu h>ur equ*1 instalments. When it is remembered that lately tbe church debts of Xl,000 was paid off easily in three years; and that at the same time at least an equal sum has been spent upon the fabric of the church, there can be nO reasonable doubt that a plan which will so greatly improve the Town, and open out our fine old church,-a plan which is of so much importance to the health as well as tM convenience of the inhabitants,—can be effected with* out any difficulty. But to do this everyone must belp to bear the burthen, and then all will find it light.

PEMBROKE The numerous friends of the Rev. B. B. Williams, late of the Tabernacle, Pembroke, will be pleased to henr..that he has just received an appointment from the Right Hon- the Secretary of War, as Chaplain to the Presbyterian troops stationed at Chichester. STACKPOLE FARM. —The workmen of this place were deeply affected on Tuesday, the 4th inst., on the occasion of the departure of Mr J. Rees, bailiff, for his farm in St- Florence. Mr Rees was bailiff of Stackpole Farm for period of twenty-seven years, and by dint of exertion a»d good management he succeeded in improving the cond'" :ion of the farm. The numerous prizes which he ceived and the admirable order of the farm are sufBcieD" indications of his great knowledge of the situation wbic" he held. The silver inkstand presented to him by the labourers, the silver-mounted drinking horn by mechanics, and other articles by friends and neighbour3 testify how much he was respected and beloved. wish Mr Rees a rapid restoration of his health, and hPfend his family will enjoy many rears of good heal'" and prosperity in St. Florence.

PEMBROKE FARMERS' CLUB. The quarterly meeting of this society was held at the Lion Hotel, on Saturday week. The dinner was at three o'clock: between fifty and sixty were present. Adams, Esq., was in t'ie chair, and, in the absence °} Lort Phillips, Esq, M.P., W. O. Hulm, E*q., occupie(1 the vice chair. After dinner the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed, and responded to with all enthusiasm e This being the day on which prizes for root ei-opsot awarded, the Secretary read the following decision of thC Judges.— First premium in the first class for turnips or mangle; wurtzel, cultivated by drill system on a farm of 150 nc;e and upwards.—To Mr W. B. Roberts, of Lovest,)n-X5' Second in merit, to Mr Richard D. Griffiths, of McrrlO Court-12 10s. Third in merit, to Mr J. G. Young, of HubbertoH" £1 10s. 11 Mr A. Jermyn of Kingswood's root crops were hlgb commended. s To the exhibitor of turnips or mangles grown on under 150 acres, to Mr Richard Venables, of An8^ £ 4. We may here observe, that Mr Venables ha* & £ a successful competitor for four consecutive years, has been awarded the society's silver medal, value guineas. on Second in merit in the same class, to Mr T Jones," Hill farm-£2. ø Third in merit, also to Mr T. Jones, on Bowett ($r — £ 1. i The judges had a very onerous duty to perform) alL found it difficult tc arrive at decisions satisfactory themselves. They pronounced the root crops genera'1 to be above the average. The subject for discussion at this meeting was on 'tD use and abuse of lime as a manure.' Mr C. T. Hayes, of Allestori, undertook to enliS^ the agriculturists partly by relating his own experie"^ but principally by reading extracts from the prize es8 of Mr T. Morgan, of Maesgwrda, on the subject. u Messrs Williamson, T. Lewis, W. B. Robert, J. n:entb8 G. Dickenson, W. Ormond, and others took part In discussion, differing materially in some of their vie^8' e(j Dr. Hendy Reid, of Underwood, said he consWe'4{ that before a farmer could possibly undertake to inSt]riB)e his neighbours, and explain satisfactorily bo# 'L affected the crops, and how it acted on the various s0 he should be himself a chemist, or at all events quainted with chemistry. t0* The discussion being over, Mr J. Rees, Lonpstone. h posed Mr W. O. Hulm, and Dr. Reid, of Under"'0, J proposed Dr. Douglas Reed, of Pembroke, as memfrers tbe club. They were elected unanimously. v,pi- Miss Richards, of Tenby, was also elected a of the society. lo, The Chairman observed that they had had a very teresting discussion on 'the use and abuse ofliffi08^ manure,' and that he was very proud to find tbat u farmers did not hesitate to express their opinions and known their experience in the matter. He would lake the liberty to digress a little from the rules of slub, and he felt convinced that the liberty w0Uv.rec' gsanted him, as the subject to which be intended to a" t their attention intimately concerned all in the no one more than the agriculturist. (Hear.) this occasion as it was not often they had an opport tj]0 of meeting in such large numbers. He referred t0 Infirmary and Dispensary about to be established town of Pembroke. Ha described tbe great benefi' l(, establishment would confer on the labouring class rally, and the agricultural labourer in particular. poor man would thereby be able to obtain medical » jratis. He furthermore said that his object was to Lj| pare their minds, for it was intended shortly to their contribution to support so laudable an institut'0 Several in the room intimated their approval ot step in the right direction. the Mr Lewis, of Norchard, observed that that w, Ot usual time for fixing the day on which the Cattle Show was to be held, and was informed WJJ J. Jones that a committee had been formed who arrange all matters respecting the Christmas S!iovv- øgU, Mr W. O. Hulm said that the farmers' wives and doO of ters evidently paid great attention of late to the ,NO poultry, and he wished to make known that prizeS. be awarded to the exhibitors of poultry in the C!1rl market. lIctf The healths of the Chairman and Vice proposed and responded to, and the meeting brok0 gene. We have omitted to mention that Major Le-Ich g etoo rously presented the prize of Z4, which he won W if two-year-old bull, to the club, to be competed Black Cattle.

PEMBROKE-DOCK. — aØle$ BOROUGH OF PEMBROKE.—The following arc tbe of the Councillors elected for the borough on the sod inst.Pembroke Ward—Messrs Jones, Tucker- ff)l Thomas. Pembroke Dock—Messrs Hughes, and Brig;;s. ;i too SHIPPING.-The recent gales having dietaiol (of coasters wind-bound up the Channel for the ^rio weeks, there hare a great many arrived in tbe creeks in the river during the last few days. 0hOe»tf' away, Cundy, arrived from Santa Anna, with voi& j t reports having passed a waterlogged barque Cardiff, in lat 49 25 N. and long. 14 W., ori October; also, spoke the brigantine Clara, on the 28th October, in lat. 49 30 N. and Sailed—The barque Nords Jernen, Jergesen, for &r in ballast. PENNY READINGS.—On Tuesday evening, tbe 4tflliC the chair was occupied by the Rev. T. A. Crozier« grfj lain to the Forces. We are glad to report the P of the most interesting meetings at this P'80*^ 0" jj above meeting was one of the most successful *,s igof'|n bers as well as to the very happy arrangeuie11 ,^61 # programme for the evening that has yet take" .fy, connection with this society. The band, uU etst'c}j leadership of Mr W. Hancock played some pieces arranged for the occasion, which were wei t0 f by the audience. The Readers were quite u*gCpti(' mark, and their pieces also had a good r _• indeed the whole appeared to be quite a success^^

MILFORD. p FATAL ACCIDENT AT DALE.—On Friday James Davies, of the Hooks, Dale, who h10 ppfi Island, embarked in a boat with a .a name of John Roberts, for the purpose of e.hot of the cattle then on the Island. Some an*ie A been felt about them on Sunday, a spy'15? t procured when all the cafctle known to ba on rBj, could be distinctly seen. This created more & boat was procured and the Island visited jg morning, but the men had not been there.. eetJ w no reason to doubt, that the boat must have and that both have perished. CAUTIOK. BEGGIlW FOR U" vvao UNDER FALSE PRETENCES —John Mathui 11 brought before B. T. Williams, Esq, ohs